Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Joan J. Carbone

Joan J. Carbone

May 29, 2011

Joan J. Carbone, 87, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2011 at her residence.

She was the wife of the late Anthony D. Carbone, who passed away in 1984. Born in New York City, NY, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Anna Dimino Maniscalco.

Joan had been a homemaker,...

Sabrina L. Rivera

Sabrina L. Rivera

May 28, 2011

Sabrina L. Rivera, 23, of Ephrata, died Saturday, May 28, 2011 from injuries sustained in an auto accident.  Born in Bronx, New York, Sabrina was the daughter of Jose J. Rivera, Jr., of New York, NY, and Jacqueline Torres of Ephrata.

Sabrina was a happy person, who could tell a good joke.  She liked to dance, sing,...

Rev. Raymond F. Luber, Jr.

Rev. Raymond F. Luber, Jr.

May 27, 2011

Rev. Raymond F. Luber Jr., 73, of Lancaster, passed away, Friday, May 27, 2011 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Rochester, NY, he was the son of the late Raymond F. Sr. and Mary (Kohn) Luber. Ray was the husband of Suzanne J. (Wilson) Luber with whom he celebrated 19 years of marriage this past June, 15 th ....

James A. Lentz

James A. Lentz

May 27, 2011

James A. "Jim" Lentz, 79, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 27, 2011 at Hospice of Essa Flory. He was born in Lancaster to the late Frank Lentz and Goldie (Wilson) Lentz Ferry.

He is survived by his wife, Mabel J. (Branch) Lentz.

Jim was an Inspector with Armstrong World Industries for 25...

Stephen Thomas Gallagher

Stephen Thomas Gallagher

May 27, 2011

Stephen Thomas Gallagher, 31, went to our Lord on May 27, 2011, after succumbing to acute heart failure at Hospice of Philadelphia. Stephen was born in Wilmington, Delaware, on March 13, 1980 to Michael and Joann Gallagher Sr. of Ephrata, PA.

Among his many professional accomplishments, Stephen was an Analyst Programmer at the Department of Biostatistics and...

Paul R. Helm

Paul R. Helm

May 26, 2011

Paul R. Helm, 36, of New Providence, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 26, 2011.

He was the husband of April K. Guedea Helm, to whom he would have been married 8 years this coming June 28 th . Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Robert V. and Mary Anne Grab Helm of Willow...

Savannah Leigh Shay

Savannah Leigh Shay

May 24, 2011

Savannah Leigh Shay, passed away, Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of Jason J. and Rebecca L. (Potts) Shay of Manheim.

Surviving in addition to her parents Jason and Rebecca is a brother, Chase Shay who resides with his parents. Maternal grandparents, Carla L. Hackman fiancé of Gordon...

Cynthia S. "Cindy" Reidenbach

Cynthia S. "Cindy" Reidenbach

May 23, 2011

Cynthia "Cindy" S. Reidenbach, 47, of Mountville, PA, died on Monday, May 23, 2011 at the Lancaster Regional Medical Center.  Born in Philipsburg, PA, she was the daughter of Pauline (McCartney) Hirschbiel and the late Thomas Hirschbiel.  Cindy was the wife of Steve M. Reidenbach who celebrated 15 years together.

Cindy attended Penn State University.  She was...

Thelma Mae Weaver

Thelma Mae Weaver

May 23, 2011

Thelma Mae (Kreider) Weaver passed peacefully into Heaven Monday, May 23, 2011.

For 63 years she was the loving wife of John Edward Weaver. Born in Conestoga, she was the daughter of Margaret Foutz and granddaughter of Phares and Mary (Warfel) Foutz.

Mom most enjoyed spending time with family and friends, doing crossword puzzles, and...

Loretta M. Glick

Loretta M. Glick

May 23, 2011

Loretta M. Glick, 95, of Lancaster, passed away, Monday, May, 23, 2011 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Henry F. Sr. and Emma (Smith) Myers. Loretta was the wife of the late Francis Glick, who died March 13, 2011.  They celebrated their 25 th wedding Anniversary in January, 2011.  She was...

Todd Michael Gatchell

Todd Michael Gatchell

May 21, 2011

Todd Michael Gatchell, 37, of Bausman, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 21, 2011 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Samuel H. Gatchell, III and Judith L. Conlin Whiteside.

He graduated from J. P. McCaskey High School and then earned an associates degree in Applied Science Electronics Technology from the PA College...

David "Dave" Blevins, Sr.

David "Dave" Blevins, Sr.

May 19, 2011

David "Dave" Blevins, Sr., 63, of Marietta, died on Thursday, May 19, 2011 at the Mt Joy Hospice Center.  Born in Marion, Virginia, he was the son of the late Martha L. Blevins-Cunningham and the late Geams Roby Blevins.

Dave retired from Yellow Freight as a mechanic.  He served in the Army National Guard.  Dave was an...

Ruth M. Johnson

Ruth M. Johnson

May 19, 2011

Ruth M. (Craley) Johnson, 95, entered into rest on May 19, 2011. Formerly of Eastwood Village, Lancaster, she had been a resident at LutherCare Lititz, PA since 2001. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Cleveland L. and Ruth L. (Keely) Craley. She was the wife of William (Bill) Johnson who died in 2000.

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Abram L. "Abe" Kuhns

Abram L. "Abe" Kuhns

May 18, 2011

Abram "Abe" L. Kuhns, 81, died Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at his Lancaster home. He was married to Benetta J. Coble Kuhns for 56 years. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Abraham L., Sr. and Susan A. Doman Kuhns.

Abe served in the US Army as a Tech Sergeant during the Korean War....

Mary Lou Mccauley

Mary Lou Mccauley

May 17, 2011

Mary Lou McCauley, 82, of Harrisburg and formerly of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at the Community General Osteopathic Hospital. She was born in Lancaster on Cabbage Hill to the late Charles P. and Anna M. (Scheuchenzuber) Schreck.

Mary Lou is survived by her husband of 60 years, E. Roy "Mac" McCauley.

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Irene Mae Zimmerman

Irene Mae Zimmerman

May 17, 2011

Irene Mae Zimmerman, 62, of Lititz, PA, died on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at the Essa Flory Hospice Center in Lancaster.  Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Hazel and Ervin Hershman.  Married on March 28, 1970, Irene was the wife of Fredrick K. Zimmerman, Sr. who celebrated 41 years together.

Irene graduated from...

Jennifer L. Martin

Jennifer L. Martin

May 15, 2011

Jennifer L. Martin, 40, of Columbia and formerly of Strasburg, died in Columbia on Sunday, May 15, 2011. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Joseph E. and Nancy T. Smith Martin of Strasburg, and the late Julia A. Stehman Martin.

Jennifer was a member of Zion United Church of Christ, Strasburg. She graduated from Lampeter-Strasburg...

Israel F. "Angel" Alvarado

Israel F. "Angel" Alvarado

May 15, 2011

Israel F. Alvarado, 56, of Lancaster passed over on May 15, 2011 at LGH. Born in Orocovis, Puerto Rico to Isabel Fontan and the late Hipolito Alvarado.

He was formerly employed at Lancaster Malleable Foundry. He was a member of San Juan Bautista Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, Linda (Gephart) Alvarado, son and daughter,...

Betty A. Hutchinson

Betty A. Hutchinson

May 15, 2011

Betty A. Hutchinson, 78, of Lancaster, entered into rest , Sunday, May 15, 2011 at Hospice of Lancaster, Mt. Joy, after a long illness. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Margaret (Rostick) Deichler. Betty was the wife of the late Harry Hutchinson, who passed away in 2006.

Betty was the owner...

Janet F. Enck

Janet F. Enck

May 14, 2011

Janet F. Enck, 51, of Lititz, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and friends on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at the Ephrata Hospital after fighting a nine year courageous battle with metastasized breast cancer. She was born in Winter Park, FL to Willard H. and Margaret L. (Werner) Gehman of Lititz.

Janet is survived by her...

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